Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 12 June 1947 · 00:58 local in London
1947-06-11 22:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:58 local time in London on 12 June. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jun
1947
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 00:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:59
Next moonset
14:08
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1947
18
New Moon
Not visible23:26 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jun · Moon -6°
Jun 1947
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:25 local · Wed, Wed 25 Jun · Moon 4°
Jul 1947
3
Full Moon
Below horizon12:39 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jul · Moon -60°
Jul 1947
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:54 local · Fri, Fri 11 Jul · Moon 12°